HYDROSEEDER

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Equipment, issued Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2000000556 on March 25, 2020, for the procurement of one hydroseeder unit to be awarded to Elliott County. The solicitation seeks a liquid/seed spray system mounted on a heavy-duty steel skid frame suitable for mounting on a Class 8 flatbed truck, with a 1,000-gallon steel tank, minimum 33-hp liquid-cooled Tier 4 diesel engine, centrifugal pump with 170 gpm capacity at 100 psi, mechanical paddle-type agitator, discharge boom with 360-degree horizontal swivel and 120-degree vertical rotation, 200-foot extension hose with power rewind reel, and comprehensive operator manuals and training, with the Finn Model T-120S serving as the reference model or approved equivalent. Vendors' written questions were due March 30, 2020, at 10:00 AM ET, with bids required by April 9, 2020, at 1:30 PM ET via electronic submission through the eProcurement system. Award determination is based on a best value ranking approach utilizing measurable criteria of price (90 points) and delivery (10 points), with proposed pricing valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date. Bidders must submit all required documentation including Kentucky Tax Registration Form 10A100, Certificate of Authority for foreign entities, required affidavits, and EEO forms if applicable prior to award, with delivery time specified in working days and one percent daily deductions from invoices for each day delivery is delayed.

The solicitation is subject to Kentucky resident bidder preferences and preferences for qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries, which receives a 20 percent preference, and Kentucky Industries for the Blind and qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities, which receive a 15 percent preference. All pricing must exclude federal excise tax and Kentucky sales or use tax, with F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed terms. The Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel the RFB if responses exceed available funding and may cancel the contract with 30 days' written notice. Bids must be submitted to the Finance - Office of Procurement Services at 702 Capitol Ave, Capitol Annex Room 095, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, with equipment to be delivered to the KYTC Division of Equipment - Receiving Shop located at 1239 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, Kentucky 40622. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Keith Srutowski at 502-564-7007. No specific budget or award value was disclosed in the solicitation documents.